POST:Secretariat Manager

Secretariat Manager
Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Last Date: January 31, 2010

FOSSFA Secretariat Manager

FOSSFA is looking for an enthusiastic African to serve the Foundation as Secretariat Manager

ORGANISATION and LOCATION:

The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa is a nonprofit Pan-African organization registered in Mauritius with secretariat in the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT, Accra, Ghana. FOSSFA Secretariat Manager will be based at the FOSSFA Secretariat in Accra, Ghana.

TERM:

Two years initial contract. Renewable

ORGANIZATION:

The mission of FOSSFA is the promotion of FOSS and the FOSS development model in Africa .

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP

• Provide management and support for all FOSSFA projects and their Coordinators

• Coordinate smooth day to day activities of FOSSFA Secretariat

• Support administrative and logistical preparations towards Idlelo.

• Ensure that meaningful benchmarks are established, tracked, and revised as appropriate

• Implement and evaluate an action plan based on the approved strategic goals and opportunities.

• Draft and present financial reports of FOSSFA projects and all received monies

MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Implement programs to fulfill the overall mission of FOSSFA.

• Nurture FOSSFA's relationships with members, the general public, and funders.

• Partner with appropriate organizations/people to increase awareness FOSSFA and its activities

• Represent FOSSFA at continental and global platforms, events and fora

• Publish FOSSFA news regularly on www.fossfa.net

• Exercise oversight on the Newsletter – FOSSFAR

• Oversee the production of FOSSFA marketing materials and gadgets

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Ensure management of membership within FOSSFA

• Organise the Assembly General of Members during Idlelo 4

• Optimize the management of the volunteer program within FOSSFA

• Ensure consistent and transparent communication with any and all FOSSFA council members, the general public, and sponsors.

• Provide avenues for full and open communication and collaboration with the community at large and promote an awareness of the diverse and changing needs of the community.

• Manage country capacity reinforcement programs and country sub-domains on www.fossfa.net

• Collaborate with the Council and members in the development of all actions of the Foundation.

• Facilitate collaboration and cooperation between FOSSFA and other organizations and leaders, to build a shared vision of how to address and solve issues related to FOSS in Africa .

FUNDRAISING

• Liaise with current and prospective FOSSFA financial partners

• Cultivate ongoing relationships with supporters to ensure a reliable source of funding for immediate operations, as well as to expand FOSSFA's asset and donor base.

• Obtain funding for new FOSSFA projects

• Seek out and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFP) on behalf of the Foundation

• Market the organisation to donors whose goals are similar to those of FOSSFA

QUALIFICATIONS:

Background:

• Project Management experience in the non-profit and technology sectors

• Well-known and respected within at least one Open Source community

• Experienced in raising funds for non-profit organizations

• Effectively organized, highly-independent and self-motivated.

• Knowledge of proposal writing and donor relation

Characteristics:

• Highly-organized self-starter with the ability to set, manage, and implement priorities.

• High level of comfort with and passion for technology and Open Source

• Able to listen well and build consensus from public discussions

• Ability to understand and adapt to diverse African cultural backgrounds

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with a working knowledge of French.

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required
Masters Degree or its equivalent is preferable

APPLICATIONS

Send cover letter and CV to executive@fossfa.net with copy to secretariat@fossfa.net by January 31, 2010